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GU03 ZPX

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,649 mi
Last recorded137,649 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 ZPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 137,649 miles

rear tyres worn

cv joints worn

Fail 30 Apr 2018 137,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cv joints worn

rear tyres worn

Fail 12 Apr 2018 137,613 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer been hit and pulled out bent rubber mount away (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper tail light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear steel wheel buckled slighty

Oil leak engine and gearbox and oil filter area ()

both front cv joint worn and noisey

Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 120,209 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint And upper dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 114,559 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,639 miles

both front disks slightly corroded

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,384 miles

front disks slightly worn

middle three seats have child seats

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 84,174 miles

both front brake discs wasting

offside hand brake slightly lower effort than nearside

Fail 28 May 2012 84,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs wasting

offside hand brake slightly lower effort than nearside

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 72,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 63,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

6th and 7th seats not fitted at time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside side door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

two rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2008 48,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

two rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,731 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear seat missing .seat belt not checked

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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GU03 ZPX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU03 ZPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU03 ZPX registered?

GU03 ZPX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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